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Cadillac Escalade vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Cadillac Escalade vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $26,600 Kia Forte EX | |||||||
| Difference: $43,920 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $24,893 Kia Forte SX | |||||||
| Difference: $41,104 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Escalade | Escalade | Escalade | Escalade | Escalade | Forte | Forte |
| Trim | Luxury | Premium | Platinum Edition | Hybrid | Hybrid Platinum Edition | EX | SX |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $68,575 | $70,965 | $82,585 | $73,140 | $85,935 | $19,690 | $20,890 |
| Base Invoice | $64,171 | $66,406 | $77,216 | $68,440 | $80,349 | $18,751 | $19,707 |
| Sunroof | 995 | 995 | 995 | ||||
| Premium Package | 2,700 | 2,300 | |||||
| UVO | 600 | ||||||
| Technology Package | 2,100 | 1,900 | |||||
| Rear bumper protector | 75 | 75 | |||||
| Floor mats | 115 | 115 | |||||
| Remote start | 495 | 495 | |||||
| Sunroof | 876 | 876 | 876 | ||||
| Premium Package | 2,441 | 2,079 | |||||
| UVO | 558 | ||||||
| Technology Package | 1,893 | 1,717 | |||||
| Rear bumper protector | 62 | 62 | |||||
| Floor mats | 93 | 93 | |||||
| Remote start | 410 | 410 | |||||
| Options (change) | 995 | 995 | 0 | 995 | 0 | 6,085 | 4,885 |
| Options (change) | 876 | 876 | 0 | 876 | 0 | 5,457 | 4,361 |
| Destination | 950 | 950 | 950 | 950 | 950 | 825 | 825 |
| Total Price | $70,520 | $72,910 | $83,535 | $75,085 | $86,885 | $26,600 | $26,600 |
| Total Invoice | $65,997 | $68,232 | $78,166 | $70,266 | $81,299 | $25,033 | $24,893 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Kia Forte
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,955 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,450 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Escalade | Escalade | Escalade | Escalade | Escalade | Forte | Forte |
| Trim | Luxury | Premium | Platinum Edition | Hybrid | Hybrid Platinum Edition | EX | SX |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 403hp V8 | 403hp V8 | 403hp V8 | 332hp V8 H | 332hp V8 H | 173hp I4 | 201hp I4 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 | T6 | D4 | D4 | T6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 300, 10 | 300, 10 | 300, 10 | 300, 10 | 300, 10 | ?, 6 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 285/45-22 | 285/45-22 | 285/45-22 | 285/45-22 | 285/45-22 | 205/55-16 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $70,520 | $72,910 | $83,535 | $75,085 | $86,885 | $26,600 | $26,600 |
| Adjustments for Features | -7,840 | -9,215 | -11,450 | -9,240 | -11,875 | -875 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $62,680 | $63,695 | $72,085 | $65,845 | $75,010 | $25,725 | $26,600 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,015 | $9,405 | $3,165 | $12,330 | $0 | $875 |
| Total Invoice | $65,997 | $68,232 | $78,166 | $70,266 | $81,299 | $25,033 | $24,893 |
| Adjustments for Features | -7,337 | -8,624 | -10,714 | -8,647 | -11,112 | -823 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $58,660 | $59,608 | $67,452 | $61,619 | $70,187 | $24,210 | $24,893 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $948 | $8,792 | $2,959 | $11,527 | $0 | $683 |
Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Escalade | Escalade | Escalade | Escalade | Escalade | Forte | Forte |
| Trim | Luxury | Premium | Platinum Edition | Hybrid | Hybrid Platinum Edition | EX | SX |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | |||
| 4-speed 2-mode automatic | $1800 | $1800 | |||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | ||||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Accessories | |||||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Heated / cooled cup holders, front row | $75 | $75 | |||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Tilt steering wheel, power | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | |||||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | |||||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Cargo Management | |||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | |||||
| Class IV trailer hitch | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Liftglass or two-piece tailgate | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | |||||
| Roof rack | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Climate Control | |||||||
| Interior air filter | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | |||||
| Drivetrain | |||||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Exterior | |||||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | $275 | $275 | $275 | ||
| Power-deployable running boards | $750 | $750 | $750 | ||||
| Running boards | $350 | $350 | |||||
| Tow hook(s), front | $40 | $40 | $40 | ||||
| Infotainment | |||||||
| Additional screen for entertainment system | $200 | $200 | |||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | |||||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | $1200 | $1200 | |||||
| Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted | $1000 | $1000 | |||||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Rear seat audio controls | $25 | ||||||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |||||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | |||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||
| Cooled or ventilated driver seat | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Folding third row seats | $600 | $600 | $600 | $600 | $600 | ||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | ||||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power release, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Removable third row seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | |||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | |||||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | |||||
| Auto-leveling rear shocks | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Chrome-plated alloy wheels | $850 | $850 | $850 | $850 | $850 | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||||
| Touring suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $11,115 | $12,490 | $14,725 | $12,515 | $15,150 | $4,150 | $3,275 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $7,840 | $9,215 | $11,450 | $9,240 | $11,875 | $875 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -7,337 | -8,624 | -10,714 | -8,647 | -11,112 | -823 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2011 | 2015 |
| Model | Escalade | Forte |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 116.0 in | 106.3 in |
| Length | 202.5 in | 171.3 in |
| Width | 79.0 in | 70.1 in |
| Height | 75.9 in | 57.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 5,692 lb. | 3,046 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 26.0 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.1 in | 39.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 65.3 in | 56.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 64.4 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.3 in | 42.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.2 in | 38.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 65.2 in | 54.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 60.6 in | 53.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.0 in | 35.9 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 37.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 61.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 49.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 25.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.9 ft3 | 23.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 60.3 ft3 | 23.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 108.9 ft3 | 56.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Engine immobilizer (optional) | 0 | No |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 3350 | 92% |
| Total Not Requested | 275 | 8% |
| UVO | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | No |
| 911 assist | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 27% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Upgraded instruments | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Rear air vents | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| LED tail lights | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1650 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 3% |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 3350 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Upgraded instruments | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Rear air vents | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 1650 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 3% |
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